[X] Viserys, Legislation and the World That Wept
--[X] It occurs to you, in that moment, sitting across a well-appointed parlor room from the Archon you had placed in her seat, that you could be out enjoying a play at the Silver Dome right now, Lya by your side, instead of being on the cusp of surrendering an evening to combing over laws that you had already written and which you rightfully think in intent address every concern raised on the matter.
--[X] Oh you realize Lady Dorera is simply looking after the best interests of those who fall under the purview of her responsibility.
--[X] But the shit-eating grin that stretches across your face yet doesn't meet your eyes might speak otherwise: "I hope you understand, of course, that what follows is only what you requested."
--[X] You empty out of your cloak your Calligraphy Wyrm, reams upon reams of fresh parchment and the entirety of your legal code from which to cross check using magic and good memory. And something interestingT for Lya to read.
--[X] "But very well... ask and you shall receive." Begin the first draft of what will clarify legal code that already exists, was clarified, re-written, or will now be added based upon current needs. And if the subtle twitch of your brow signals perhaps you aren't entirely above a small bout of petty spite as you enlist Lady Dorera to assist you in the endeavor, and someone should just so happen to catch it, well, that's not really a problem for a King, now is it?
---[X] The Law Mark Two, Electric Boogaloo
---[X] Firstly, the distinction between General Lore and Ritual Lore.
----[X] The first of which shall follow no distinct formula and does not tread too closely upon conceptual bonds which might use material or spiritual components to summon power to direct purpose, but merely information which can be compiled, archived and used as sources in both research, non-fictional publication, and business.
----[X] Often codified under the system of licensing, applied for either at the Scholarum directly when it would be an endeavor which directly relates to research, economic activity or scholarly activity which focuses singularly upon magical information, or else an appropriate Bureau, such as the Bureau of Transportation which regulates commercial and private bulk shipping and passenger transport that utilizes magic as a significant component to its service.
---[X] The second of which regulates all spell-formula and can only be applied for at the Scholarum, during an examination overseen by an accredited mage, for the practice of Low Magic for economic purposes and confers the title of Ritualist upon the user, not used as a mark of honor or formal status any more than a distinction between a Journeyman and a Master would mark the difference between them and a real mage.
----[X] Often codified by what can be used to easily create a spell-structure based upon common understanding of systematized Low Magic which you have many examples of and laws drafted for which are already clear and concise as to what exactly constitutes "a ritual" and what exactly constitutes "a spell".
----[X] Given that it is possible to determine if a caster possess an internal mental reservoir of spell-matrices and even roughly what type of caster they are through use of readily available spells, that part of the system at least is as robust as it ever was. If at any point someone manages to cobble together a new ritual from scraps of other lore, so long as the submit the work to the Scholarum for inspection and fill out the appropriate paperwork, no ill should come of it. Otherwise they will be accounted for fully within the confines of the law.
-[X] A number of safety codes, common sense clauses and even a couple of bureaus to be formed after this meeting over the course of the next month, including licenses for stock brokers who wish to act as an intermediate in such transactions that require specific knowledge to guard investors against fraudulent activity, licensing for Solicitors who may need specific resources or knowledge pertinent in making distinctions in their cases such that not having access to Low Magic is an active detriment to their clients, and licenses for entertainers or other small service-based businesses who do not fall under the umbrella of an organization who is subject to such fines or levies when partaking in such egregious breaches that demand legal action be taken against them, all with specific spell formula available to them which suits the purpose of their economic activity and no further.
-[X] Finally, it behooves you to reinforce that both businesses and private interests in possession of such lore, upon submission to the Scholarum for inspection and codification, will be appropriately compensated according to the practical value of the knowledge provided, or else by the Crown if they should possess merely cultural or academic value on a case-by-case basis, handled formally by a functionary suited to the task.
